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When Protest becomes a “Threat”: Inside the Supreme Court hearing on Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention
From alleged “Arab Spring inspiration” to missing exculpatory material, the case raises stark questions about preventive detention, free speech, and governance in India’s border regions
Mangalore: Why was the 40-year-old St. Antony Holy Cross prayer hall demolished?
On January 28, JMFC Court, Mangaluru, had restrained the defendants from demolishing any structure, next hearing is on February 14
Protection of Manual Scavengers under the law: The real picture
Mismanagement in providing compensation and low conviction rates render the law less effective
Allahabad HC seeks govt response in Dr Kafeel Khan’s plea against his termination
Dr Khan was terminated from his post in November; he was held responsible for the death of 63 children at BRD Hospital
Courts seek Action Taken Reports from Police in cases against hate monger Suresh Chavhanke
Chavhanke, a known hate offender, is in the spotlight now as courts seek to know if cognisable offences are made out against him in two cases
Dhandhuka murder case: Gani Usmani, 1 more, sent to 8-day ATS remand
He was among those arrested in connection with the murder of Kishan Boliya alias Kishan Bharwad in Dhandhuka, Ahmedabad
Umar Khalid bail: Prosecution claims Delhi riots were successful due to synchronisation and mobilisation
A Delhi Court has been hearing the bail application of Dr. Khalid who has been accused of conspiracy behind the February 2020 Delhi violence
Karnataka police lathi-charge protesting students
Was this excessive display of force absolutely necessary?
Thanjavur minor’s suicide: Madras HC orders case transfer to CBI; rife with prejudices, hints at ‘religious conversion’ angle
The court while exercising its discretion in transferring the case, made several unwarranted comments about the case and the probability of forcible religious conversion in the case
Rajasthan police lagging in duty in fear of political power: HRDA
Human Rights organisation condemns the month-long delay in arresting panchayat sarpanchs for alleged attempt to murder RTI activist
MP High Court warns state against “moral policing” in interfaith marriage where wife converted willingly
The State had opposed the husband’s petition for custody of his wife, on the grounds of MP’s anti-conversion law, however, the court rejected the same
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